I've been seeing a lot of posts in a Q&A section of the site regarding hormone therapy for before and after cosmetic surgery. What is that all about? Are there any resources that you can share?
Answer: Let endocrinologist manage hormone therapy Personally I think hormone therapy should be left up to the endocrinologist. For most people when they take supplemental hormones the pituitary gland adjusts the natural production to compensate for what’s being taken and in the end patient simply becomes reliant on the supplement hormone. There are risks with taking hormone supplements and potential benefits especially for those who are lacking normal hormone levels. I don’t think this is something plastic surgeons, dermatologist or anybody other than endocrinologist shouldn’t be doing. It is not within the mainstay of plastic surgery and the great majority of plastic surgeons do not engage in hormone replacement therapy. I think you’ll find this more likely in the “want to be plastic surgery” group of doctors engaging in aesthetic medicine for cash only clan. A lot of this work lacks Scientific validity and is not evidence-based medicine. Talk to your primary care doctor to see if an endocrinology consultation is indicated in your case. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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Answer: Let endocrinologist manage hormone therapy Personally I think hormone therapy should be left up to the endocrinologist. For most people when they take supplemental hormones the pituitary gland adjusts the natural production to compensate for what’s being taken and in the end patient simply becomes reliant on the supplement hormone. There are risks with taking hormone supplements and potential benefits especially for those who are lacking normal hormone levels. I don’t think this is something plastic surgeons, dermatologist or anybody other than endocrinologist shouldn’t be doing. It is not within the mainstay of plastic surgery and the great majority of plastic surgeons do not engage in hormone replacement therapy. I think you’ll find this more likely in the “want to be plastic surgery” group of doctors engaging in aesthetic medicine for cash only clan. A lot of this work lacks Scientific validity and is not evidence-based medicine. Talk to your primary care doctor to see if an endocrinology consultation is indicated in your case. Best, Mats Hagstrom MD
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March 14, 2021
Answer: Stopping hormone therapy because of blood clots Geberally patients are asked to stop hormone treatments because they can increase the risk of DVT which can lead possibly to pulmonary embolism (PE) and death.
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March 14, 2021
Answer: Stopping hormone therapy because of blood clots Geberally patients are asked to stop hormone treatments because they can increase the risk of DVT which can lead possibly to pulmonary embolism (PE) and death.
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